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Environmental Engineer

Full-time Nairobi, KE
Posted 6 days, 9 hours ago ⏰ Deadline: Jul 22, 2026 30 views 0 applications

Job Description

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Pollution Control: Design systems, processes, and equipment to control and mitigate air, water, and soil pollution. 
  • Compliance & Permitting: Obtain, update, and maintain environmental permits, and ensure facility compliance with local and federal environmental laws. 
  • Impact Assessments: Carry out site assessments and technical audits to evaluate environmental impact, manage waste disposal, and identify contaminant sources. 
  • Reporting & Data Analysis: Analyze environmental data, build computer models, and prepare technical reports for stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
  • Remediation: Develop and oversee plans to clean up contaminated sites or safely eliminate environmental hazards. 
  • Frequency of QC surveillance and inspection will be full-time during installation and including final inspection.
    • Proficiency in computer modelling, strong knowledge of biology/chemistry, and excellent technical report writing.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities KSAs

  • Proficiency in computer modelling, strong knowledge of biology/chemistry, and excellent technical report writing.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

  • Certifications: Professional Engineer PE license is highly desirable. Familiarity with EPA, ISO 14001, or local environmental regulations.

EDUCATION: 

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE: 

  • At least 2-3 years of experience in environmental management and controls.

Basic terms of the job offer.

  • Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance. 
  • Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: approximately $ 2500-3000 based on 48 hr. work week requirement 
  • Working schedule: 48 hours per week 8 hours per day/6 days a week 
  • Payroll period: Monthly. Amount given take home. 
  • Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday, will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
  • Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided 
  • Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment. 
  • Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract. 
  • Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee's home country. 
  • Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

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